The most beautiful people we have known
are those who have known defeat, known suffering,
known struggle, known loss,
and have found their way out of the depths.
These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity,
and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion,
gentleness, and a deep loving concern.
Beautiful people do not just happen.
~ Elizabeth-Kugler Ross
faith isn't an epidural,
it's a midwife who stands next to me, saying,
"Push. It's supposed to hurt."
~ Brene Brown
a happy life consists not int he absence, but in the mastery of hardships
~ Helen Keller
if there are no ups and downs in your life, it means you are dead
~ unknown
moving on doesn't mean you forget about things,
it just means you have to accept what happened and keep living
~ Erza Scarlett
life is a journey to be experienced,
not a problem to be solved
~ Winnie the Pooh
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Nikon D3100
Nikkor Lens 18-55mm
Adobe Lightroom
Photo locations - British Columbia and Ontario
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the black and white photos are very artistic and complement the theme of this post. The brooding quality of the images brings out the underlying beauty of life's struggles, pains, and triumphs. Well done
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Thanks so much @princessprose. I appreciate your critique.
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I can see now, that you make amazing B&W photos. Especially the second one is fantastic. The sharpness and the contrast make it spectacular.
And the quote: "if there are no ups and downs in your life, it means you are dead ~ unknown" is just spot on. Great selection!
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Thanks @emmamia. I needed to hear that today. I appreciate your supportive comments.!
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I absolutely love the quote by Elizabeth-Kugler Ross and the photographs are stunning. I especially like how you've captured the suns rays. Is that a spirit orb in your second photo?
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Yes....with it's babies....there are a few more in the photo if you have magic eyes you can see them....look towards the sun :) The orb snuck in the fourth photo too....sneaky.
Thanks for you kind comments Mere. The quote means a lot to me.
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You got some sweet sun rays!
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Yes, I was pretty happy about that....!
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the commonality of these photos is the interplay of light and shadow that underlines the profound message of this post. You have to accept all of life including the beauty and pain
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Black and white photography is tricky for me....I'm still learning. I'm glad you enjoyed them and the quotes. It's kind of me today.
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We can see some of the great photography that you can not get from this type of photography. I do not like the clouds, the sky is dark, the photographer looks like it has a different sky, when there is a sunny sky in the cloud, seeing a picture like this is a good heart, thanks to your pictures, so much good pictures To give us gifts
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Thank you.
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you are really a great photographer man. i love your black and white photos. https://steemit.com/photography/@vanessa11val/christmas-reindeer
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